Prince William Visits Saudi Arabia for Delicate Diplomacy
The heir to the British throne will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Britain and Saudi Arabia look to strengthen ties.
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Allies Back Keir Starmer Amid Pressure to Resign Over Epstein Turmoil
Senior U.K. ministers closed ranks after a senior Labour politician urged the prime minister to step down over a scandal involving an ambassador with close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Vietnam’s Leader Has New Power, and He’s in a Hurry
To Lam is a former security chief who carved his way to prominence and relishes the good life. He has promised to make Communist Vietnam rich and influential.
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Snap Election in a Landslide
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
Portugal Elects a President, With Leftist Beating a Surging Far Right
Despite a decisive victory for António José Seguro, a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising far-right tide.
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
China’s Presence Looms Large in Japan’s Election
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s handling of bilateral relations has become a campaign issue. Her earlier comments on Taiwan brought reprisals from Beijing.
Carney Increases E.V. Investments as Trump’s Trade Policy Disrupts Canada’s Auto Industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several measures Thursday aimed at making Canada a global leader in electric vehicles and rescuing an industry ravaged by U.S. trade policy.
Starmer Apologizes for Ex-Ambassador Mandelson’s Epstein Ties
Newly released documents detailed connections between the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson, who was picked to be the U.S. envoy by the British prime minister, Keir Starmer.
Ukraine-Russia Talks End With Little Progress and Hints of Impasse
American negotiators trumpeted plans for a prisoner swap, but that was small recompense for months of diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.